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Richard K. Larson is a Distinguished Professor of Linguistics at Stony Brook University, specializing in syntax and semantics. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1983). His research focuses on syntactic structures, quantification, clausal complementation, and cross-linguistic phenomena in languages like Warlpiri, Japanese, Turkish, and Mandarin. He is recognized for pioneering the Grammar as Science Project, developing educational software Syntactica and Semantica, which earned him the 1998 EduCom Medal.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Linguistics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1983
Research Interests: Larson’s work spans syntax-semantics interface, quantifier scope, NP adverbs, psych-verbs, and formal linguistic theory. He emphasizes scientific rigor in syntax, advocating for linguistics as an experimental science. Current projects include rethinking syntactic cartography and Ezafe constructions in Iranian languages.
Awards:
- EduCom Medal (1998)
- MIT Graduate Council Teaching Award
- SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
- Stony Brook Dean’s Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching
Advising & Grants: Larson has advised numerous graduate students and contributed to NSF-funded initiatives like the Accelerated College Education (ACE) program. His grants focus on computational linguistics tools and language education outreach.
Key Contributions: Authored foundational textbooks including Grammar as Science (2010) and Knowledge of Meaning (1995). His work on AP-de adverbs in Mandarin and Ezafe construction has reshaped syntactic analysis. Active in promoting linguistics education at secondary/higher education levels through AP Linguistics initiatives.
